Old Fashioned Family Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Cook beef and onion in a large sauceppan until the meat is browned and the onion softened.
2. 2
   Add the whole tin of mushrooms juice and all, stir well.
3. 3
   Mix gravy powder and the flour into a smooth paste with the water.
4. 4
   Add to meat and stir until its thickened (use your judgement here, if you like a little more gravy add a small bit of water).
5. 5
   Grease a 20cm pie plate and cover base and sides with puff pastry.
6. 6
   Spoon in meat filling and press down firmly.
7. 7
   Cover in pastry, trim edge and press together with a fork to make a decorative edge.
8. 8
   Pierce with a fork a couple of times or I like to cut a v in the top flipping it over to make a little triangular hole.
9. 9
   Lightly brush with milk and decorate with excess pastry if desired.
10. 10
    Cook in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    I have also used fresh mushrooms in this, add them after you brown the meat, you may need to add a little more water if you use fresh mushies, again, use your judgement.